Happy birthday! Mark Knopfler turns 75 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 75 on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

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Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Knopfler, a cultural icon

Born Mark Freuder Knopfler in Glasgow on August 12, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Scottish history. Knopfler's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mark hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mark Knopfler as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Mark, you're the best!

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